Operating systems

Windows running slow? Microsoft’s 11 quick fixes to speed up your PC

If Windows is feeling sluggish, there can be many reasons, from your computer's storage being almost full to too many programs starting with the operating system.

Brunei

Maiden calls signify Muara port’s growing opportunities, connectivity: Minister

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: Minister at the Prime Minister's Office and Minister of Finance and Economy II Dato Seri Setia Dr Awang Mohd Amin Liew bin Abdullah reaffirmed that Muara Port Company Sdn Bhd (MPC) will continue to work closely with all stakeholders to support Brunei's economic diversification agenda and to create new opportunities for people.

Sabah & Sarawak

Fire razes 30 houses in Tawau

TAWAU: Thirty semi-detached houses were destroyed in a fire at Lorong Jade 4, Kampung Sri Aman, Jalan Apas here on Saturday (Dec 13).

Football

Soccer-Estudiantes beat Racing on penalties to claim Argentine Clausura title

SANTIAGO DEL ESTERO, Argentina, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Estudiantes de La Plata goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's heroics inspired his side to a 5-4 penalty shootout win over Racing Club in the Argentine Torneo Clausura final at the Estadio Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero on Saturday.

Nation

Immigration raids lead to detention of 49 illegal immigrants in Johor

JOHOR BARU: A total of 49 illegal immigrants believed to be working without permits were detained by the Immigration Department in 16 raids here.

Japan

Tokyo-bound United plane returns to Washington after engine fails

NEW YORK: A United Airlines Boeing 777 bound for Tokyo had to turn back to Washington's Dulles International Airport on Saturday (Dec 13) after an engine failed during takeoff, igniting a brush fire near the runway, officials said.

Indonesia

Volunteers step up to help HIV-positive children in Indonesia amid stigma and state inaction

SOLO, Central Java: The squat, one-storey school building near the Bengawan Solo (Solo River) appears unremarkable from the outside. Inside, rows of bunk beds line former classrooms, the blackboards and chalk replaced with simple shelves and medicine boxes.

Asia & Oceania

Going back in time with Uzbekistan’s storied past

The city of Samarkand has many attractions worth checking out. 

Social media

Meta to let users in EU 'share less personal data' for targeted ads

The parent company of Facebook and Instagram is, for the first time, set to limit the amount of personal information it forces users to share for ad tracking purposes, according to an announcement from European Union authorities.

Nation

Woman dies in two-vehicle collision in Bandar Permaisuri

BANDAR PERMAISURI: A woman was killed after the vehicle she was driving collided with a lorry carrying palm oil at KM50 of Jalan Pantai Kuala Terengganu-Permaisuri near Kampung Telaga Putat here on Saturday (Dec 13).

Myanmar

Myanmar hands over three drug fugitives to Thailand

YANGON: Myanmar authorities have handed over three drug-related fugitives wanted by Thailand and one Thai national who was residing illegally in Myanmar to Thai authorities, according to the Myanmar Police Force.

Nation

Former manager loses RM241,000 in phone scam

KLUANG: A former company manager lost RM241,000 after being duped by a phone scam syndicate that claimed the victim was involved in a money laundering case.

Singapore

‘Batik Uncle’ of Singapore's Holland Village celebrates 100th birthday in style

SINGAPORE: Gifts, cake and celebrity guests made for a 100th birthday to remember for Ang Kum Siong, known to many as the "Batik Uncle" of Holland Road Shopping Centre.

Nation

Woman sells prized Pokémon cards to join next Sumud Flotilla mission

KUALA LUMPUR: Letting go of something you love is never easy, especially when it carries memories and has sentimental value.

Thailand

Thai marines retake area in Trat at dawn, raise flag to reaffirm sovereignty.

BANGKOK: Rear Admiral Parach Rattanachaiyapan, spokesperson for the Royal Thai Navy, said on Sunday (Dec 14) that the navy — through the Chanthaburi and Trat Border Defence Command (CTBDC) and the Trat Marine task force — launched a military operation to reclaim Thai sovereign territory around three houses in Ban Nong Ree, in Trat province, after opposing forces moved into Thai territory.

Nation

Senior citizen killed in three-vehicle crash in Johor

JOHOR BAHRU: An elderly man died after being involved in an accident involving three vehicles at Kilometre 4.8, Jalan Kota Tinggi-Kluang, here, on Saturday (Dec 13).

Books

Four graphic novels worth checking out this holiday season

From a biography on legendary musician Fela Kuti to 'witches', these graphic novels are must-reads

Nutrition

Heston Blumenthal’s ‘skinnier’ menu at The Fat Duck

The celebrity chef rethought some of his signature dishes after experiencing anti-obesity drugs.

Movies

Michelle Pfeiffer plays put-upon mom in Christmas movie Oh. What. Fun.

Michelle Pfeiffer plays a sweet but distracted mom whose three adult children and clueless husband take her for granted.

Design

How an Emmy Award-winning director found his Mid-century haven in a rented home

Looking back, Tyler Pina can't believe he realised his dream of moving to Los Angeles from San Francisco in 2018 and eventually renting a Mid-century Modern penthouse steps from the Sunset Strip.